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- 1. Multiple Choice
What is the purpose of writing a letter to the editor?
To express one's request
To give warning about the issue
To express one's opinion or give comment on a current issue
To inform the readers about a certain issue
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is not the correct tone for letter to the editor?
personal
amusing
formal
serious
frustrated
- 3. Multiple Choice
How should we address the audience of the letter?
Dear Sir, or Dear Editor,
Sir/Madam,
To the editor,
To Whom It May Concern,
- 4. Multiple Choice
What would you do if you do not want the newspaper or magazine to publish your name?
Request the newspaper or magazine not to publish your name
File a legal action against the newspaper or magazine
Request to write your pseudonym instead: J.K. Rowling: Robert Galbraith
Write another letter to the editor
- 5. Multiple Choice
What is the meaning of 'pseudonym'?
alias or pen name
third name
legal name
- 6. Multiple Choice
Check all the characteristics of letter to the editor?
Give your full name and address. Use pseudonym if you do not want the newspaper to publish your name.
Be concise and clear
Stick to the point
Suggest an idea or express an opinion
- 7. Multiple Choice
Which of the following regarding a letter to the editor is TRUE?
A letter to the editor is meant to be a personal communication between you and the editor only
They should be written in elevated, scientific language.
They are typically 300+ words.
They are among the most widely read features in any newspaper or magazine
- 8. Multiple Choice
If you are writing a letter of complaint to the housing department because your repair has not been dealt with, how would you start your letter?
I am sick of this council.
If you don't get someone out here quicky, I will call my MP.
I am writing to report a problem with my bthroom.
All are correct
- 9. Multiple Choice
If you are writing a job application letter but you havent been given a named contact, how do you sign off your letter?
Cheers
Yours faithfully
Yours Sincerely
Both 'a' and 'b'
- 10. Multiple Choice
You are writing to a mail order company to request a catalouge. what should you include in your letter?
The exact name of the catalogue
The reason you need the Catalogue
what you like about the company.
None of these.
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